THE UNINVITED GUEST (A Flippin’ Pain story…) 10th-19th October 2025
Synopsis
Following the success of our production 'A Pain in the Arts' exploring lived experiences of chronic/persistent pain, Theatre Space North East have teamed up with Teesside University and Flippin' Pain to tour a brand-new show:
THE UNINVITED GUEST
"Did you know that on an average wedding breakfast table of ten people, 3 to 5 of those will be living with persistent or chronic pain? For some, it may be annoying; for others, life-changing. But one thing is for certain - things are never dull when you come face-to-face with The Uninvited Guest!"
This fun, fast-paced and ultimately uplifting show is suitable for all, and shines a light on challenges and shared stories surrounding lived experience of persistent or chronic pain with reference to documented findings from the Flippin’ Pain public health campaign.
Lasting around 60 minutes, with a short opportunity for a chat and feedback afterwards, we've had a wonderful time touring such work in the past.
Come along and enjoy the wedding of the year...if they make it that far!
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Suitable for audiences of all ages.
Content includes: Depictions of pain and strained family relationships
This project has been made possible by UK Innovation and Research
📅 Friday 10th October 2025
📌 Theatre Space NE, 14a Borough Road, Sunderland, SR1 1EP
🕒 6pm
⌛ 1 hour approx. (plus 15 minute chat)
💳 £7 full / £5 concession
📅 Sunday 12th October 2025
📌 Saltburn Arts Theatre, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, TS12 1JW
🕒 3pm
⌛ 1 hour approx. (plus 15 minute chat)
💳 £7 full / £5 concession
📅 Monday 13th October 2025
📌 Oxford Centre, Longbenton, Newcastle, NE12 8LT
🕒 6pm
⌛ 1 hour approx. (plus 15 minute chat)
💳 £7 full / £5 concession
📅 Thursday 16th October 2025
📌 MyPlace, Middlesbrough, TS2 1JP
🕒 6.30pm
⌛ 1 hour approx. (plus 15 minute chat)
💳 £7 full / £5 concession
📅 Saturday 18th October 2025
📌 Linthorpe Community Centre, Middlesbrough, TS5 6JG
🕒 2pm
⌛ 1 hour approx. (plus 15 minute chat)
💳 £7 full / £5 concession
Credits/Cast:
Written by Jamie Brown
Directed by Corinne Kilvington
